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I am trying something new

I have several friends who are vegetarians who swear by that lifestyle.

I have done some reading and while I am not completely sold on the concept of it, I am going to challenge myself to 30 days of being a vegetarian. This is in no way a diet or quick fix thing. I want to really know if 1) I can do it and 2) if I really will feel better eating this way.

So any vegetarians out there? Tips, tricks, and recipes will be appreciated.

Did anyone else choose a vegetarian or even vegan(too restrictive for me) lifestyle?

I did it for about 10 months.(vegetarian, then vegan and even raw vegan for about 2 weeks) My gallbladder was trashed and my nursing baby was dairy intolerant. I did it to put off surgery) I didn't mind it too much, but when Winter hit(we live in Ohio) it got kind of expensive. We were on a very tight budget at the time.
I say give it a shot. You might like it.

I am not but just wanted to say that for a while I was eating several foods with soy, I was the sickest ever and I feel it messed with my hormones. I am no expert in going vegetarian but I would look for the most healthy and natural ways to replace meat and be aware of GMOs.

Good for you! I'm not vegetarian, but in our house we go through streaks. A good friend of mine was a vegetarian for about 10 years and quit because she just didn't find variety in it and was always anemic or nutrient deficient. Definitely do your research and incorporate a variety of things that can replacement meat but still provide you with the necessrily protein and nutrients.

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